Panasonic Memory Card Portable Recorder AG-HPG20P AG-HPG20E Operating Instructions

							
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Preparations

Installing and removing the power supply
Insertion
1 Slide and insert the battery until it clicks into place.
PUSH
OUTPUTINPUTCH 1
CH 2AUDIOVIDEOHD/SD-SDIHD/SD-SDI
DVCPRO/DV
Removal
1 Press [POWER] for at least  seconds to turn the power off, and check that the power 
display LED has gone off. (Page )
 Remove the battery while pressing the battery eject button.Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not drop down.
PUSH
OUTPUTINPUTCH 1
CH 2AUDIOVIDEOHD/SD-SDIHD/SD-SDI
DVCPRO/DV
Battery eject button
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Insertion
1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter.
 Connect the AC power supply cord into the power outlet.
 Slide and insert the DC cord plate until it clicks into place.
PUSH
OUTPUTINPUTCH 1
CH 2AUDIOVIDEOHD/SD-SDIHD/SD-SDI
DVCPRO/DV
DC cord’s battery connector
Removal
1 Press [POWER] for at least  seconds to turn the power off, and check that the power 
display LED has gone off. (Page )
 Remove the DC cord’s battery connector while pressing the battery eject button.
 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet.
The battery cannot be charged when power is supplied to the unit from the AC adapter.The AC adapter is designed to work anywhere in the world with supply voltages ranging from 
100 V to 240 V and with power line frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz. However, in some countries the shape of the power outlet receptacle differs.In cases like this, obtain the plug that will fit the receptacle. Obtain the conversion plugs after consulting with your dealer.When the unit is not being used, disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet.
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Installing and removing the battery
Connecting and disconnecting the power cable 
						

							


Basic operations
Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second.The power display LED lights, and the power is turned on.When [POWER] has been held down for more than 2 seconds while the power is on, the power display LED will go off, and the power will be turned off.
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Turning the power on and off
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
 Raise the LCD monitor while pressing the LCD monitor open button in the \
direction shown by the arrow.
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 Set the LCD screen to the angle where it is easiest to see its displays.\
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Make sure that the LCD monitor is raised upright before turning it.
EXIT/2ALT/31USERSETTHUMBNAIL/MODEMENU/MODE CHK
REC
PAGE / AUDIO MON / VAR
POWERCOUNTERRESET 
Using the LCD monitor
In the clockwise direction, the screen 
can be turned up to 90 degrees.The monitor cannot be turned more than 90 degrees. Applying excessive force beyond this limit may cause damage the unit.
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Turn the LCD monitor screen 180 degrees counterclockwise so that it is facing the front.The monitor cannot be turned more than 180 degrees. Applying excessive force beyond this limit may cause damage the unit.
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LCD monitor screenLCD monitor screen
10ºThe LCD monitor screen will not tilt more than 120 degrees toward the function buttons.Applying excessive force beyond this limit may cause damage 
the unit.
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Once the LCD monitor screen is positioned to face the front, it cannot be turned any further in the counterclockwise direction.Applying excessive 
force beyond this limit may cause damage the unit.
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Function buttons 
						

							

Preparations

This unit is provided with three kinds of screens: the thumbnail display screen, normal display screen (SDI/1394 input recording standby mode, INT SG (Page 91), playback standby mode, etc.) and PC mode screen (USB HOST mode, USB DEVICE mode). When [MENU/MODE CHK] is pressed on any of these screens, the menu will be displayed. (No menus are displayed in the USB DEVICE mode)
  Operations performed when the function buttons are pressed
Menu operations
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EXIT/2
ALT/3
This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item above; depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.
This is used to select items and enter their values. When there is a sub-menu, it is used to display the sub-menu.
This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item on the right; depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.
This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item on the left; depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.
This is used to display the menus. When it is pressed while a menu is displayed, the menu is exited.This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item below; depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.
  Example of a menu operation: (when the thumbnail display screen is displayed)
1 Press [MENU/MODE CHK] to display the menu.
 Press  and  to move the menu highlighting, and select the item.
 Press .If another menu has been displayed, repeat steps 2 and 3.Depending on the item, the value is changed using , ,  and .Depending on the item, a confirmation screen will be displayed.Depending on the item, the original screen is restored automatically.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK] to exit the menu.
For details on the menu operations on the normal display screen, refer to “Basic operations on the setting menus” on page 88. 
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When EXIT is assigned to [EXIT/2], if you press [EXIT/2] while a menu is displayed, the menu is exited. 
						

							


Basic operations (continued)
This unit has the following 3 modes which can be selected by pressing [THUMBNAIL/MODE].
Operation modes
                Turn on the power.
  Thumbnail display screen
         On this screen, the data content on the P2 cards is displayed as 
thumbnails to play back or manage the clips.
Playback(PLAY, STILL, FF, REW)
Stop (STOP)
Hold down this button for at least 2 seconds to switch to the PC mode.
  Normal display screen
     •    Connect the unit to the devices equipped with the HD/SD-SDI input/
output or IEEE1394 connector, or set INT SG (Page 91) for playback and recording.
SLOCKQU
JUN     19     2009     23 : 59 : 5960 : 24P1
TC   12 : 34 : 56 : 00 106 min12
1080i 
CH2CH3CH4CH
P2
60
USB HOSTTEXT MEMO
REPEATHDDLACKAVC-I100
    • Display the menu, and perform the various settings.
   
CARD FUNCTIONS
PUSH  MENU  TO  EXIT
SD CARD FORMATUSER FILERETURNCHANGE
   
Playback
Recording
When a P2 card has been ejected
Hold down this button for at least 2 seconds to switch to the PC mode. 
						

							
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Preparations

   Press and hold at least 2 seconds to return to the thumbnail display screen.
  PC mode
          Connect the unit to an external device, and save or manage the clips. Depending on the 
connection method and purpose, the USB HOST mode and USB DEVICE mode are available; perform the mode settings using the setting menu on the normal display screen.
    • USB HOST mode
      Connect to a device equipped with a USB connector, and operate the connected device.
   • USB DEVICE mode
              Connect to a device equipped with a USB connector, and operate the data on the unit’s P2 card 
from the connected device.
USB DEVICE 
						

							
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LCD monitor settings
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
First check that an image is displayed on the LCD monitor, and then adjust the angle of the monitor to the position where it is easiest to see its displays.
 Press [THUMBNAIL/MODE] to display the normal display screen.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].Basic operations on the setting menus (Page 88)
 Using , , and , select “CHANGE” for the “LCD SETTING” item on the setting menu “DISPLAY SETUP” screen.
DISPLAY SETUP
PUSH  MENU TO RETURN  
OSD OUT SELDATE/TIME
P2CARD REMAINOTHER DISPLAYLCD BACKLIGHT
LEVEL METERCARD/BATT
LCD SETTING
OFFCH1-4ON
LCD
ONTOTAL
CHANGERETURN
5 Using  and  , select the item to be set.
LCD  SETTING
LCD CONTRAST
LCD  BRIGHTNESS
LCD COLOR LEVEL
PUSH  MENU TO RETURN   
[ + ]
[ + ]
[ + ]
[    ]_
[    ]_
[    ]_
LCD COLOR LEVEL: This adjusts the color density of the screen.
LCD BRIGHTNESS: This adjusts the screen brightness.
LCD CONTRAST: This adjusts the screen contrast.
Note that if you set all LCD adjustment values to minimum, the menu screen will become difficult to see.
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Basic operations (continued)
6 Using  or , adjust the selected item.
When [RESET] is pressed, the adjusted values of the selected items can be restored to their factory settings.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK]  times to return to the normal display screen.
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Preparations

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
 Press [THUMBNAIL/MODE] to display the normal display screen.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].Basic operations on the setting menus (Page 88)
 At the “TIME ZONE” item on the setting menu “OTHER FUNCTIONS”, change the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time using  and , and press . (Page 106)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
PC MODE SELECTBEEP SOUNDCLOCK SETTINGTIME ZONEPOWER SAVESYSTEM FREQUSER FILE
USB HOSTOFF>>>0:00OFF59.94Hz>>>
5 Select “CHANGE” for the “CLOCK SETTING” item on the setting menu “OTHER FUNCTIONS” screen.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
PC MODE SELECTBEEP SOUNDCLOCK SETTINGTIME ZONEPOWER SAVESYSTEM FREQUSER FILE
USB HOSTOFFRETURN
OFF59.94Hz>>>
CHANGE
6 Press  or  to set “YEAR” to “00”.
CLOCK  SETTING
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
YEAR
DAYMONTH
HOURMINUTE
APR
07
2413
2009
+///-SEL: PUSH  : PUSH  
Any year from 2000 to 2037 can be set.
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 Press  to move the setting item to “MONTH”.
CLOCK  SETTING
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
YEAR
DAYMONTH
HOURMINUTE
APR
07
2413
2009
+///-SEL: PUSH  : PUSH  
 Press  or  to set “MONTH” to “MAY”.
CLOCK  SETTING
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
YEAR
DAYMONTH
HOURMINUTE
MAY
07
2413
2009
+///-SEL: PUSH  : PUSH  
 Use the same method as in steps  and  to set “DAY”, “HOUR” and “MINUTE”.The 24-hour clock system is used by this unit.
CLOCK  SETTING
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN
YEAR
DAYMONTH
HOURMINUTE
MAY
20
2517
2009
+///-SEL: PUSH  : PUSH  
10    Press [MENU/MODE CHK]  times to return to the normal display screen.There may be a time error. Check if the CLOCK shows the correct time before shooting.If the unit is going to be used overseas, do not set the “CLOCK SETTING” to the current time but input the time difference from GMT using the “TIME ZONE”.
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Setting date and time
The “CLOCK SETTING” value is recorded on the data content (clips), and it af fects the sequence in which the thumbnails are played back. Before recording, be absolutely sure to check the “CLOCK SETTING” and “TIME ZONE” settings, and set them if necessary. Described below is the procedure for setting date and time to 5:20 PM on May 25, 2009. 
						

							


P cards
When the unit is to be used for the first time, the first step is always to set the internal clock. (Page 27)
Inserting P cards
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
 Open the card slot cover, and insert the P 
card into the P card slot as far as it will go. 
Push further until the P card eject button 
pops out.When the P2 card is inserted into the unit, the P2 card status is displayed by the P2 card access LED. For details on the P2 card status displayed, refer to “P2 card access LED and P2 card status” in the chart below.
 Tip the popped-out P card eject button to the right side and close the card slot cover.
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P card access LEDP card status
Lights up greenData can be saved on the card or loaded from the card.
Lights up orangeData can be saved on the card or loaded from the card, and currently this card is supposed to be used for recording.
Blinks in orangeData is now being saved or loaded.
Blinks rapidly in orangeThe recognition process of the P2 card is underway.
Blinks in green
The P2 card is full. Data can be read out only.
The write-protect switch on the P2 card is at the PROTECT setting.  Data can be loaded only.
Off
The P2 card has not been formatted properly. Re-format the card using the unit.
The card cannot be used by the unit. Replace the card.
The P2 card is not installed.
The P2 card is not being accessed in the USB DEVICE mode.
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P card access LED and P card status
P2 card eject button 
						

							

Preparations

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
The thumbnail screen now appears.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].
 Using ,  and , select “OPERATION” – “FORMAT”, and press .A screen such as the one shown below now appears. Select the number of the slot in which the P2 card to be formatted has been inserted. If the card is not going to be formatted, select “EXIT”.If [MENU/MODE CHK] is pressed, the menu display is cleared.
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 Select “YES” on the confirmation screen, and press .The selected P2 card is now formatted.
5 When the completion message has appeared, press “OK” ().
If you format the P2 card, all the data saved on the P2 card is deleted.
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Formatting P cards
To prevent the data recorded on the P2 card from being deleted by mistake, set the write-protect switch on the P2 card to PROTECT.
P card protection
Write-protect switch 
						

							
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P cards (continued)
Ejecting P cards
1 Confirm P card access LED is not blinking orange.
 Open the card slot cover and raise the P card eject button.
 Push the P card eject button to remove the 
P card.
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P card eject button
 After ejecting the P card, close the card slot cover.Do not eject cards or turn off the power in the 
following situations: otherwise, this may cause P2 card trouble.
  1)    While the orange P2 card access LED is 
changing from blinking to lighting after the P2 card has been inserted
  2)    During recording, during the process to 
complete recording or while the P2 card access LED is blinking
  3)    While the P2 card access LED is blinking  (i.e. while copying, formatting, etc.)
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In the event that a P2 card is ejected while being accessed or formatted, “TURN POWER OFF” is displayed on the LCD monitor. In a case like this, turn the power off and then turn it back on.
  When a card was ejected while it was being 
formatted:
  Re-format the card.
  When a card was ejected while its data was 
being accessed:
  Something may have gone wrong with one of the 
clips (Page 35). Check the clips, and repair the abnormal one. (For details on repairing clips → Page 41)During playback, a P2 card will not be recognized even if it has been inserted into the other empty slot, and the P2 card access LED will not light. After playback is completed, the P2 card recognition process is started.If the P2 card is ejected while thumbnails are displayed, the thumbnail display screen will be cleared and the normal display screen appears.
Precaution for using P cards
P2 cards must always be formatted using a P2 device prior to use.
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